Private Chefs in Santa Monica
Best private chefs in Santa Monica for your next dining experience.
Starting at $59 per person!
Hiring private chefs in Santa Monica enables you to effortlessly entertain at home with Michelin-level cuisine. Perfect for romantic evenings, special occasions and family vacations, whether you’re planning a surprise party near the Santa Monica Pier, a romantic date night in Sunset Park or a farm-to-table feast in your vacation rental in the Pico District. Santa Monica chefs deliver gourmet dishes tailored to your specifications, from healthy California-inspired seafood dishes and Mexican classics to global favorites like handmade pasta and sushi. Your in-home chef takes care of every detail, beginning with menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and cleanup. Hire a chef for the night in the City by the Sea today and plan an unforgettable, stress-free dining experience that embodies the best of coastal living.
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Springtime Vegetarian Extravaganza
$269 each / 7 Courses
Private Chef Meal
$269 / 7 Courses
Treat yourself and your favorite foodies to an in-home festival filled with garden-fresh flavor. Treat yourself and your favorite foodies to a luxury private chef meal that unfolds like a gourmet gala. Whether served indoors or in an al fresco setting, this array of dynamic dishes from Chef Dorian is sure to...
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Chef Dorian
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Middle Eastern Feast
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy exquisite Middle Eastern cuisine, full of amazing flavor and a flourish of rich culture. In this traditional meal, Chef Mert will prepare unforgettable dishes that are packed with flavors of his native geography and neighboring lands. First, enjoy a mezze platter featuring hummus, babaganoush with garlic pita...
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Chef Mert
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Bright Flavors of Italy
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Take a culinary journey through Italy with vibrant handcrafted dishes. In this private chef meal, discover a traditional Italian four-course meal prepared by Chef David. First, delight in a fresh salad with the chef's own Caesar dressing recipe, and savor pasta filled with lemony ricotta and topped with a...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Michelin-Inspired Date Night
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Experience a meal inspired by top-tier recipes, techniques and unforgettable flavors. In this private chef meal, Chef Mert takes you behind the scenes of a Michelin-star restaurant, sharing a unique and creative menu. Begin with a tricolor salad featuring candied pecans, blood oranges and colorful greens. A...
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Chef Mert
Serving the Los Angeles area
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A Gourmet Vegan Date Night
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Savor a variety of dishes prepared with plant-based ingredients on your date night. In this private chef meal, Chef David will prepare a four-course meal inspired by the vegan lifestyle, designed from fresh produce and handcrafted with modern techniques. Begin with roasted garlic hummus and refreshing apple...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Gourmet Grill
$69 each
Private Chef Meal
$69
Indulge in an innovative chef’s take on barbecue classics with an upscale twist. This private chef meal turns backyard barbecue flavors into a refined dining event. Chef Cregg brings expert technique and premium ingredients to create a grilled feast that’s anything but ordinary.
Nibble on jumbo shrimp...
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Chef Cregg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
A Coastal French Tradition
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Savor a gourmet private chef meal featuring luxe seafood and elegant French flavors. Delight in a refined five-course menu prepared by a private chef using premium seasonal ingredients in this private chef meal. The experience begins with fresh scallop tartare and a vibrant Meyer lemon–Granny Smith...
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Chef Cedric
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Cocktail Service for Pool Parties
$59 each
Private Chef Meal
$59
Enhance your poolside party with a professional bartender mixing premium cocktails from a signature menu. Take your pool party to the next level with a luxury poolside bartender service. Let a skilled mixologist craft and serve two high-quality cocktail options from a carefully curated menu, featuring crowd-pleasers...
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Chef on Cozymeal
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Prime Rib Perfection
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy a prime rib dinner prepared by Chef Robert with delicious sides. Enjoy a private chef meal with Chef Robert, who takes care of all cooking, preparation and cleanup. Delight in a carefully crafted menu that features prime rib as the star, along with expertly prepared sides and dessert.
Start with a fresh...
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Chef Robert
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Old-Fashioned Poolside BBQ
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
This poolside chef-prepared spread is a hit parade of beloved cookout classics. Join Chef Pierre for a BBQ pool party to make your summer sweeter. This private chef meal invites you to hang by the grill without having to lift a finger!
Invite your crew for a magical mélange of refreshing Caesar salad,...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Taste the Mediterranean by the Pool
$29 each
Private Chef Meal
$29
Transform your pool party with Chef Cici's Mediterranean feast. Enhance your poolside celebration with a delectable Greek-inspired spread. Chef Cici will infuse your group pool party with the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean.
Savor authentic chicken shawarma, perfectly seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean...
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Chef Cici
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Poolside Cocktail Service
$59 each
Private Chef Meal
$59
Enjoy luxury poolside service with a professional bartender crafting two exquisite cocktails from our exclusive menu. Elevate your next poolside party with this resort-style bartender experience. Indulge in the comfort of having a professional mixologist at your poolside event, crafting and serving two exquisite...
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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
Serving the Los Angeles area
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE a PERSONAL CHEF
Ideal for birthday dinners
Brian
Chef Francesca was fantastic! She came to our house to cook dinner for my wife’s birthday and we enjoyed every moment of it. From the preparation of the meal to the delicious food she served, it was all incredible. I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to having her back to our home again very soon!
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Nikki
Our experience with Chef Daniel was excellent! Not only did he take the time to create a thoughtful menu that paired well with our wines, but he took care in how his dishes were presented. The dishes were exquisite and all in all lead to a memorable night for us and our guests.
Impress your guests
Chrystal
We had a great time having our own personal chef to create a private dining experience for us. It felt like being in a five-star restaurant without leaving the comfort of the house. The chef was amazing. Great food, great company, amazingly unique experience! I will definitely do it again.
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